Attention Idea: I put together a list...

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 11th, 2025

The Post

Title/Hook: I put together a list...
Format: I put together a list...
Impressions: 100000
How many followers they had at the time: 200000

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Why it works

1. Value-First Headline

“I put together a list of the AI tools I use to build startups and find customers FAST.”

Personal: “I use” makes it feel like insider knowledge.
Utility: A curated “list” immediately signals value.
Outcome-driven: “Find customers FAST” is the benefit hook—it’s not just tools, it’s growth.

2. Massive Curated Resource

The list itself is the content.

Specific & niche: 25 tools, each with a one-liner.
High density of value: No fluff, just straight into names + use cases.
Scannable: Numbered bullets, easy to browse.

This makes it highly shareable + savable. People see it as a “cheat sheet.”

3. Authority & Credibility

Greg is a known builder/investor, so the framing is: “If Greg uses these tools, they’re vetted.” That trust transfers from his brand → the list.

4. Engagement Driver

Comments show people engaging by:

Suggesting missing tools (“Surprised you don’t have Manus on here”).
Correcting small details (“string.com”).

This is smart because lists naturally invite:

Additions (“What about X tool?”).
Corrections.
Debate (“Why isn’t Y included?”).

That boosts LinkedIn’s algo visibility.

5. Saves & Shares Bait

Lists like this are save-worthy (“I’ll need this later”) and share-worthy (“my network will find this useful”). That’s why engagement numbers are high (1k+ likes, 73 reposts).

6. Platform Fit

On LinkedIn, practical resources crush.
It’s professional (startup execution), not just hype.
It positions Greg as both thought leader and tactical operator.

✅ Why it works overall: It’s a one-two punch: status-backed curation + practical utility. People love saving “tool lists” because they’re immediately actionable and shortcut discovery. Plus, it sparks conversation since everyone has an opinion on what’s “missing.”

meet the author

Pat Walls

I'm Pat Walls and I created Starter Story - a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. We interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started and grew their businesses.

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